Senior Estimator (Civil)
Sydney, NSW
$160,000 + Super

An established and highly regarded civil contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its growing team based in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of Sydney.
With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality public domain paving, streetscape, and civil infrastructure projects across Sydney, this business works with a diverse client base ranging from Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders to local councils, government authorities, commercial developers, and private residential clients for minor works.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, a collaborative team environment, and a reputation for delivering quality outcomes across a wide variety of projects.

As the Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction process, taking ownership of the estimating function and preparing accurate, competitive tenders for a diverse portfolio of public domain paving and civil works projects. Working closely with senior management, you will contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for public domain paving and civil works projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documentation.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Support successful project handovers to the delivery team.
• Maintain estimating records and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems and processes.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within civil construction, paving, roadworks, hard landscaping, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of public domain works, streetscapes, and associated civil construction methodologies.
• Experience preparing tenders for Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders, local councils, government authorities, commercial developments, and/or private clients.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to accurately assess project costs and risks.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Full Australian work rights (Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen)

What's on Offer?

• $160,000 + Super
• Join a respected and established civil contractor with an excellent reputation.
• Diverse and interesting projects across government, commercial, and residential sectors.
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
• Family business & weekly team get-togethers
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing business based in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of Sydney.

If you're an experienced estimator looking to take the next step with a well-established civil contractor delivering high-profile public domain and infrastructure projects across Sydney, we'd love to hear from you.

Call Megan Thomas at Core Talent on 04•• ••• 923 for more information or apply to be shortlisted for consideration.